These two books written by Jim Herlihy ( of Ballincollig, Co. Cork), might be of use to anyone researching RIC Records. 1. Royal Irish Constabulary: A Short History and Guide. Four Courts Press, 1997, Dublin ISBN 1/85182/343/3 2. R.I.C. Complete Alphabetical List of Officers and Men: Four Courts Press, 1999, Dublin ISBN 1/85182/502/9 Also, The Garda Siochana, Garda Museum Archives ( Dublin ) has, I believe, some records of Lists of Stations 1840 - 1921 along with 6 monthly updates of New Stations & Discontinued ones. A full set of these records is held at the Public Records Office, London. www.pro.gov.uk/ ( See "Records of the Royal Irish Constabulary / Domestic Records Information 54 & HO 184. Also, the Dublin Castle Records CO 904 and Irish Office Records CO 906 have a lot of info. ) I read the former book & found it most informative & interesting. Maybe it would be cheaper to buy the book than pay a search fee. I understand Jim Herlihy does ( or did ) searches himself, but obviously charges. I can give you his full address if you contact me off- list. (1 Ireland/Euro today is worth 1.21215 US dollars : £1/ Pound Sterling is $ 1.79580 ). Regards, Eric Nolan ( Blackburn, UK )